Journey Inwards: Ltj Bukem: Amazon.ca: Music

Disc: 1
1. Journey Inwards
2. Watercolours
3. Rhodes To Freedom
4. Our World
5. Undress Your Mind
6. Point Of View
7. Viewpoint
Disc: 2
1. Sunrain
2. Deserted Vaults
3. Inner Guidance
4. Close To The Source
5. Suspended Space
6. Unconditional Love
7. Feel What You Feel

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Though he was once on top of the drum & bass heap, in recent years LTJ Bukem, king of ambient drum & bass, has been pushed aside in favor of hard and dark tech-step. Fame came easily to Bukem, who with his labels Looking Good and Good Looking spearheaded the movement of intelligent drum & bass with the release of the Logical Progression series, quickly cementing his place in the short history of urban breakbeat. Journey Inwards marks his long-awaited return and attempt to reclaim his throne in the fickle drum & bass community. True to form, Bukem turns in a two-disc set of songs heavy on the reverb, caressed by light lyrics and sweet singing throughout. Horns and synths are as integral--if not more important than--bass lines, and often the bass takes a backseat to the music's melodic enterprises. Jazz peeks its head in a few places, particularly when Bukem slows the tempo, as in "Sunrain," cuing up the old suspicions that Bukem creates adult contemporary jungle. Not concerned with rocking the joint, Bukem instead lulls slowly to sleep or seduces his admirers. Whether he's playing with scattershot drums or mellow-yellow downtempo, Bukem manipulates the mood as deftly as he chops a beat. --Tricia Romano

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5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless masterpiece that has no equal., Jun 15 2004

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Tango Charlie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey Inwards (Audio CD)

LTj Bukem's Journey Inwards is a rare gem in the world of music. It's not so much an album but a work of art, lovingly crafted, flawlessly mastered, and polished to a perfect shine. Hardcore jungle fans are best warned to stay away; this isn't a dance album, really. Bukem, who made his name with his own melodic style of jungle (drum & bass), abandons the furious pace of the rave dance floor in favor of a jazz-like sensibility. Upbeat, but not hard. Complex layering, yet remarkably accessible melodies that you just can't help but tap your foot to. Nimble, but not really fast. Slick, but remarkably natural and acoustic sounding. Instead, it's an endlessly listenable odyssey, a seamless blend of jazz, big band, a dash of swing, and a whole lot of electronic flourishes. The Bukem's home turf of drum & bass slithers throughout the album, subtly moving in and out and keeping the sound fresh. It's an incredibly classy act; the music seems the perfect fit for a prestigious penthouse party, a gloriously lit urban skyrise of Manhatten or Chicago at night in the background, lights low, fine drinks all around. Journey Inwards is a dreamy, sensuous collection of grooves, beats, and saxophone tones that grow richer and more tasteful with each listening. Few artists break into this kind of ground, and Bukem does it masterfully in this work, undeniably his most original and finest hour.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ..impressed !, Dec 22 2003

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Bee1 (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey Inwards (Audio CD)

This album features two IMMORTAL tracks :1/ Watercolours 2/Rhodes to freedom
LTJ's music is so great, you can hear every millimeter was lovecrafted, it's absolute genius.. This guy can paint the fabulous landscapes I can usually only hear in my musician's dreams. Makes me think of AdamF for the kickass jazzy moods! buy it !

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4.0 out of 5 stars Stellar force on the Ambient Drum and Bass Scene, July 5 2003

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R. Pope "Scribe, Bard, Heretic of Lies" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey Inwards (Audio CD)

I bought this 2-disc set on a whim, and I am glad I did. The set is a dreamy escape into the world of ambient Drum and Base. I like how Bukem has blended the nifty hooks of jazz-fusion with a softer version of Drum and Bass beats.

This is music definitely for relaxing and enjoying its nuances. I really didn't listen to both discs all the way through until I went on a long flight. This CD set should be listened to all the way through at least once. Each song stands on its on, but together, this is a tour de force in the modern electronica genre.

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4.0 out of 5 stars a little too slick, but solid
Maybe there's such a thing as being too good at what you do. This is a beautifully crafted album that's so well put together that it actually starts to lose its passion. Read more

Published on April 22 2003 by Supabowl

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT Drum 'n' Bass
Once again, LTJ Bukem has come through with a wonderful set of songs for Journey Inwards. Granted, the album could've been 1 CD (If we cleaved "Our World, and maybe... Read more

Published on April 13 2003 by Adam Scaduto